Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll in variable gusting wind conditions, the tailwheel equipped airplane started an uncontrolled left turn, and he applied throttle to regain directional control with no effect. The pilot further reported that the airplane exited the runway to the left, became airborne and rolled left, and the left wing impacted the ground. The airplane came to rest inverted.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA16CA459 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 30, 2016
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Gooding, Idaho
- Nearest airport
- Gooding Muni (GNG)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna A185
- N-number
- N185TJ
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1969
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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